Got the OK from work yay! It will be interesting because I don't consider myself a fast century rider. I've never really gotten the pacing down for centuries. I always go out too hard and then finish feeling that I could have gone harder on the second half of the course.

My preferred distance is double centuries. I have the right pacing and nutrition strategy down for doubles. The Furnace Creek 508 is a beast of an event and I just haven't been able to slay that dragon properly. My goal since my rookie year in 2006 has been to do the event in less than 36 hours. I will try again in 2010.

George! Excited to hear it! I am still so green, I don't know what my preferred distance is. I can ride a fairly flat century in about 6 hours, so I don't think I am a fast century rider either (yet). The more I ride, the more I realize pacing is a true art form.I am really cheering for you to achieve your 508 goal. After watching Charlie Engle do it last year, I realize what a ridiculous event it is, and what it really takes to gut it out. I have seen all of the race reports you have done on the event, as well as the slideshows, and I can see the suffering on your face in some of those pictures. I was really inspired to see you finish last year. I expected so many people to throw in the towel after Shoshone, but the people who were rolling in on the second night made a shiver go up my spine. I was really in awe of the guts people showed to stick in there. Battle tested warriors to be sure.I am crew chiefing for a good buddy of mine (rookie year) at the 508 this year, otherwise I would try to beg my way onto your crew and witness the Vireo machine in action.We met very briefly at the 508, but I am excited to maybe get a couple minutes to chat in person next weekend. Have a good week!

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I am an Ultra Cyclist and father who completed 2- Person Race Across America (RAAM) in 2007. I have finished Furnace Creek 508 SOLO FOUR consecutive years in 2006, 2007 (Fixed Gear)2008, and 2009. I am a Trans Iowa finisher and a Super Randonneur. I am a cycling coach with clients ranging from endurance cyclists, to triathletes, to beginners just entering the sport of cycling.
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